Sonia Garrett is an amazing storyteller. She came to our elementary school to do storytelling for students ranging from kindergarten to grade 7. The presentations were enjoyed both by students and teachers. Sonia picked appropriate stories for each age group. For the intermediate students, she retold Warhorse< by Michael Morpurgo. The students were mesmerised by her descriptions and plot development. One student commented on how she liked how Sonia sat on the edge of her seat and used lots of hand actions. Other students showed their appreciation by asking questions or making comments about the story or the storytelling experience. After the storytelling session, it was hard to keep the novel on our library shelves.
With the younger students, Sonia retold some of Aesop’s fables. Again, the students were actively engaged listeners. A student remarked that it was a great experience to be able to listen to a story without looking at pictures. He wondered how Sonia could remember everything she wanted to say. A teacher commented that she liked how the story connected with a unit she was teaching in the classroom.
Sonia provides a unique opportunity for children to experience oral storytelling. We look forward to having her back in the future.
-Leanne Ross, Braemar Elementary School
Sonia draws inspiration from international travels, her BA (Hons) in English and Drama taken at the University of East Anglia, England; the Post Graduate in Education from the University of London’s Goldsmith College and the International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy taken at the Montessori Centre International, London, England. She tells stories in schools, libraries, museums, and community events. In fact, anywhere there is a willing audience of listeners.
Invite Sonia to join you and discover the magic of oral storytelling.
Sonia’s Storytelling Repertoire
A World of Stories
- European
- African
- Asian
- North American
- South American
- Australian
- From the frozen wonders of Antarctica
First Nation Tales
Brothers Grimm
Remembrance Day
Farmyard stories
Winter Holiday Tales
Greek, norse, and celtic myths and legends
Tales of
- Wonder
- Magic
- Inspiration
- Amazement
- Vision
Sonia Garrett loves sharing any good yarn…